Quality as the foundation for approval of Validation Centres:

When the skill reference indicators and validation reference indicators are produced, the corresponding offer is organised within the validation centres.

The stakes involved in the validation of skills have led governments to position the validation mechanism in the public service sector whilst retaining close ties with management and labour representatives on strategic, normative and operational levels. To guarantee both the quality and homogeneity of the service, an approval mechanism for Validation Centres has been implemented. Specific approval for each profession is required to validate the skills of candidates.

Candidate Centres prepare their programmes on the basis of a list of specifications issued by the Consortium. This list supports the Candidate Centre and subsequently governs its control.

After a preliminary audit undertaken by independent verification bodies as well as an opinion from management and labour representatives, Validation Centres receive approval by governments with a view to accepting candidates and validating their skills.